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BS Software Engineering

Bachelor'sNCEAC, PEC

Software engineer/product developer with a more structured, process-focused curriculum than general CS.

Duration
4 years
Semesters
8
Usual entry test
University test; USAT where accepted
Offered at
137 institutions

Details

Level
Bachelor
Field
Computing & IT
Level group
Bachelor's
Discipline suggested
Engineering

Recognition & affiliation

Regulating council
NCEAC, PEC
International acknowledgement
NCEAC accreditation is national. International accord (Seoul Accord) status not confirmed; verify with NCEAC.

Admission & duration

Typical duration
4 years
Semesters
8
General eligibility
ICS; FSc Pre-Engineering; FSc Pre-Medical (some universities, with deficiency courses); I.Com (some programs); A-Levels
Usual entry test
University test; USAT where accepted

Scope & career

Detailed scope of program
Software engineer/product developer with a more structured, process-focused curriculum than general CS.
Future educational scope
MS Software Engineering, PMP/Scrum certifications, MBA (Tech Management)
Maximum professional career
Software architect, engineering director or chief technology officer; founder of a software company.
Career growth outlook
Same strong outlook as Computer Science, with an edge for roles emphasizing software-quality/process (e.g. at larger export software houses).
Entry-level salary in Pakistan
PKR 60,000-120,000/month
Entry-level salary abroad
USD 3,500-8,000+/month

Where to study BS Software Engineering

137 institutions in the RaahNuma database offer BS Software Engineering. Open one for fees, seats, deadlines and recognition.

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